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DJI · Released Sep 2024

DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro Review

1/1.3″ CMOS · 40 MP · 4K 120p · D-Log M

Specdex verdict DJI's DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro is a solid premium pick — strongly recommended, even if it doesn't unseat the category leaders.

DJI's Action 5 Pro — 40 MP 1/1.3″ CMOS, 4K 120p, D-Log M + HLG 10-bit. Best low-light action cam with class-leading cold-weather battery endurance. Released September 19, 2024 at $349.

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DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro — 1/1.3″ CMOS · 40 MP · 4K 120p · D-Log M
Specdex verdict
Strongly Recommended

Specdex doesn't run benchmarks in-house. The verdict is an editorial assessment based on manufacturer specs and public reviewer consensus. See methodology.

Editorial · Specdex take
Pros
  • +4-hour record time on extreme-cold battery (at 1080p/24fps)
  • +D-Log M + HLG 10-bit
  • +Touch front + rear OLED displays
Cons
  • HDR mixed reviews
  • No modular lens system like GoPro 13
  • DJI Mimo app ecosystem narrower

Who's the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro for?

Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.

Power users and creators Skip

Compute scores trail current top-tier — look at our step-up alternatives below if performance is the priority.

Budget-conscious buyers Buy

At $349 this is a genuine value play — Specdex score of 88 far exceeds the typical sub-$500 baseline.

In the box

What you get when you unbox the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro.

  • Camera body
  • Battery + charger
  • Strap
  • Body cap
  • USB-C cable

Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.

Sources & benchmarks

Cited, not generated

Specdex does not run benchmarks in-house. We're rolling out cited public benchmark data category by category — PassMark for CPUs and GPUs is wired today; DXOMark, RTINGS, Geekbench, and NotebookCheck will follow.

Sources we use when available: PassMark for CPU/GPU, Geekbench Browser for synthetic, DXOMark for camera scores, RTINGS for TVs, monitors, and headphones. See methodology.

Camera & video
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro camera & video specs
Specification Value
Sensor 1/1.3″ CMOS, 40 MP (7296×5472)
Lens Fixed 155° UW
Video 4K 120p · 2.7K 240p · 1080p 240p
Battery & charging
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro battery & charging specs
Specification Value
Battery 1950 mAh; ~4 h at 1080p/24, ~2.5 h at 4K
Storage
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro storage specs
Specification Value
Storage microSD UHS-I U3
Build & design
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro build & design specs
Specification Value
Weight 146 g
Other
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro other specs
Specification Value
Log D-Log M, HLG (10-bit)
Water resistance 20 m (60 m with case)

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